Would it not just make sense to allow the files that are being downloaded to be cached by proxies. This would allow any lan party running a proxy (SQUID or IAS) to provide the updates at full network speed once the first download had finished.
GSP's could also get there steam content from proxys either put in place by there ISP or by manually editing the hosts file to point to a local server not a steam one. The amount that is downloaded is stupid. I do a fresh install of HLDS server (Cstrike) on a linux box and im sure half the stuff installed is not used. Why should be all have to download it if we are not going to use it. This is a case of Valve not helping themselves. They bloat the install then cant find the bandwidth to provide it. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Killer Creation Services Sent: 14 July 2004 16:07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Steam Updated Tool Speed What they aint got any linux content servers? Regards, MerK Killer Creation Services www.killercreation.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Cheale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [hlds_linux] Steam Updated Tool Speed Of course less content provider requirements would help also. If people could donate 25mbps and there was a Linux version available that would make it much more viable for more takeup. ruwen wrote: > [ 14.07.2004 15:20 ] Killer Creation Services wrote: > > >>Then they must add more content servers or a fatter pipe, or even add a >>queue system...... so we got some sort of ETA how long it going to be >> >>Regards, >> >>MerK > > > We need Custom Content Server which will forward Login Stuff to Real > Content Servers. > GSPs and Clans with a "root server" would have their own content server so > lots of > steam clients will never reach the Real Content Servers for downloading. > Such a Custom > Content Server could be used at Lanpartys, too. THAT would be great. > > But I should stop dreaming..... > > greetings ruwen > > > > _______________________________________________ > To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, > please visit: > http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux -- With regards, Say_Ten ================================================ This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 3137 or return the E.mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 09/07/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.718 / Virus Database: 474 - Release Date: 09/07/2004 _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
